Can anyone help me...my clematis is stuck. It looks healthy, but it isn't doing anything. It started out fine and has gr
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3po3 on Aug 05, 2012Maggie, I think your question was cut off. There is a character limit for the "headline" section of your question, but the main question space is unlimited. Please add more, and I'm sure folks here can give you a hand.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 06, 2012I'm only guessing about the rest of your question, Maggie, but clematis are notoriously slow to take off. It is not at all uncommon to see almost no growth the first year they are in the ground.Helpful Reply
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Shelly G on Aug 06, 2012Thanks, Douglas. I have some that I planted this spring. I was wondering about that.Helpful Reply
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Maggie B on Aug 06, 2012Thanks everyone, the balance of the question was that, it has just seems to have stopped growing. I transplanted it from my brothers garden last summer, and it took off great last year, even bloomed. I'm not sure if I need to fertilize it, and if so...what type is best?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 07, 2012I'm surprised your plant took off so fast after transplanting, Maggie. Maybe it is just putting its energy into developing a good root system this year, which is crucial to the long-term happiness of a clematis. According to the International Clematis Society, you can use tomato fertilizer, rose food, or any good 5-10-10 fertilizer.Helpful Reply
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Maggie B on Aug 07, 2012Thank you Douglas. I appreciate you input, I will try that and see if it helps.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 08, 2012Good luck with your clematis, Maggie.Helpful Reply
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